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P&Z approves accessory dwelling above garage at 5 Crooked Furrows Road
Summary
The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved an 840 sq. ft. accessory dwelling in the loft of an existing garage at 5 Crooked Furrows Road; the applicants said they will construct a new primary dwelling within two years, at which point the loft will become the accessory unit.
The Town of Sherman Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved a special permit May 7 for an 840‑square‑foot accessory dwelling in the second floor of an existing 28‑by‑30‑foot garage at 5 Crooked Furrows Road.
Applicants Peter and Jennifer Wolgast told the commission they plan to live in the loft above the garage while constructing a new single‑family dwelling; once that new dwelling is built and receives a certificate of occupancy, the newly built house will serve as the primary dwelling and the garage loft will be designated the accessory dwelling, consistent with Zoning Regulation Sections 324.1.A.1 and 324.1.A.1.e. The applicants indicated a target timeframe of about two years for building the new primary dwelling.
Administrative Clerk Christine Branson said the application file included a Health approval dated March 19, 2026; floor plans prepared by ADS Arch‑Design Services; and a property survey by John M. Farnsworth & Associates (dated Feb. 14, 2026). An abutters list for properties within 500 feet was also on file. A member of the public (Mr. Aldman) asked whether the certified notice described a single two‑story house with an accessory dwelling above the garage; Chair C. Dacunha confirmed that description.
After deliberation the commission agreed the application met the relevant zoning criteria and J. Seigel moved to approve the special permit; J. Burruano seconded and the vote was unanimous.
The minutes do not record a numeric roll call; the approval was recorded as unanimous.
